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Gluten-free batter mix recalled over packaging mishap
A gluten-free batter mix has been recalled due to a mix-up with another batter mix which contains gluten.
Shower Thoughts: Why can't Kiwis pay to get bail?
We've seen it in just about every American sitcom, but why don't we 'post bail' in New Zealand? And why is paying to get out of jail allowed at all in some jurisdictions? Audio
Senior judges' perks revealed: Crown limos and free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.
Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by MDH and Everest.
Call for review of drinking water standard
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.
Ministry of Māori Development proposes to cut 38 positions
A recruitment pause put in place last year had reduced the scale of job losses necessary, says the secretary for Māori development.
Revealed: Cheaper to pay at pump or in store?
Unstaffed petrol stations are on average 6 cents per litre cheaper than those with staff. Audio
Boarding house blaze: Police called in at least once a week for 3 years
Police were called to an Auckland central boarding house more than once a week on average for three years before it burnt down in early April.
Reopening of SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills delayed
An active slip has pushed back the reopening by a number of weeks. Video
Public hospital cuts will affect patient care, healthcare assistant says
Public hospitals have been asked to make savings of $105 million by July. Audio
Auckland's raised crossings ditched for new approach after criticism
Auckland pedestrians will get flashing ground lights, traffic islands and other road safety measures to replace the heavily criticised raised pedestrian crossings on roads.
The schools not keen on the phone ban
Two secondary school principals are not convinced a phone ban is warranted and say it will be difficult to enforce.
MPs and Prime Minister to get pay rise
The Remuneration Authority has set an ordinary MPs' salary at $168,600 a year, and the PM's salary will rise to $520,000 by 2026.
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch discuss the end of the Government's public transport subsidies and what the latest poll results could mean for our… Audio
Dealing with mental health for twenty-somethings
In that space between our 20's and turning 30, uncertainty, stress and even depression can be part of the terrain. Audio
Woman beaten with hammer in Hamilton
She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
Young cellist chasing overseas dream
A New Zealand cellist is busy fundraising after being given the opportunity to study at one of the world's top music schools. Audio
Immunisation rates for Māori children in six regions down below 69%
Immunisation rates for tamariki Māori in six regions of the country are sitting at less than 69 percent.
What's the ideal balance of daily activity for optimal health?
An international research team has analysed over 2,000 people's behaviours within a 24-hour day to determine the optimal amount of time we should spend sitting, sleeping, standing and being physically… Audio
School cellphone ban: What you need to know
Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?